(A) RARE ENGLISH 19TH CENTURY CLEMETSHAW PATENT MORROCAN LEATHER WALLET WITH HIDDEN PISTOL.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2021

This rare wallet gun measures 5-1/2" x 3" x 5/8". Exterior appears as a wallet and is of red Moroccan leather with a silver clasp in front. Pullstring cocking mechanism and trigger extension protrude on right side. Hole for muzzle on left side. Once open, the wooden case shows three cavities with lead balls, a cutout with pistol on top of the original paper "Clemetshaw & Co./PATENT" label with Britsh crest and a cutout with tin powder can. The pistol is retained in place with a brass bar across the wooden grip. There is space around the action for functioning. The plain steel boxlock flintlock pistol is stamped "CLEMETSHAW" on the left side of the scalloped action. Walnut grip. CONDITION: Very good overall with some minor marks and edge wear to leather. Pistol is excellent with most of original bright patina. Mechanism is functional. Paper label very good. A very are and desirable curiosity. DMG

Name

Value

Barrel Length

2 - 1/4"

Caliber/Bore

.38 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Clemetshaw & Co.

Model

Wallet Pistol